[evilalien]

Originally Posted by MJO316

You type "BMW (insert color)" on Google images. Every single color has real life images of cars with the paints.

Do not go by the configurator.

The results from doing that are why I'm probably either going Santorini or similar if it is a MY22 standard colour. I've seen photos of Santorini that look like Voodoo, and visa versa. The previous point of screen colour calibration also applies.

Regardless, I think any of them will look awesome in person. I'm happy with my current Estoril, and wouldn't block a purchase if I was "forced" into Portimao. Fun to theorize until the MY22 options are available.

[Yas_sir]

Originally Posted by evilalien

The results from doing that are why I'm probably either going Santorini or similar if it is a MY22 standard colour. I've seen photos of Santorini that look like Voodoo, and visa versa. The previous point of screen colour calibration also applies.

Regardless, I think any of them will look awesome in person. I'm happy with my current Estoril, and wouldn't block a purchase if I was "forced" into Portimao. Fun to theorize until the MY22 options are available.

Any evidence that santorini will be a standard color for MY22? Tbh, I'd be pretty tilted if they made it standard after I paid for individual.

[evilalien]

Originally Posted by Yas_sir

Any evidence that santorini will be a standard color for MY22? Tbh, I'd be pretty tilted if they made it standard after I paid for individual.

I don’t blame you. I would be too.

I’m speculating based on the press kit for the MY22 G80/82 xDrive announcement. The G82 is in what I understand to be Santorini. The PR lists choices for MY21.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0330025EN_US/the-new-2022-bmw-m3-competition-xdrive-sedan-and-m4-competition-xdrive-coupe?language=en_US

[Yas_sir]

Originally Posted by evilalien

I don’t blame you. I would be too.

I’m speculating based on the press kit for the MY22 G80/82 xDrive announcement. The G82 is in what I understand to be Santorini. The PR lists choices for MY21.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...language=en_US

Wow....just wow. Certainly looks like Santorini and I doubt they would have a non-BMW color like Voodoo as standard. I'm looking into changing my request now; this is ridiculous.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by evilalien

I don’t blame you. I would be too.

I’m speculating based on the press kit for the MY22 G80/82 xDrive announcement. The G82 is in what I understand to be Santorini. The PR lists choices for MY21.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...language=en_US

Yea, same here to a degree. Santorini is close enough to the Enzian that I paid $4500 for that I'd have got for it. Although I guess the price of the Xdrive offsets the individual paint. And, I suppose it's part of the price of being first. Perhaps by the LCI there will be better color choices. I have those pics set as my backgrounds as via computer screen they look just like the color I ordered.

[chicagofan00]

I would highly doubt that Santorini would all of the sudden be made a standard color that is available. Likely will remain as an individual option. BMW has been using individual colors to market their cars a lot lately so I wouldn't take this as a hint towards anything.

[Yas_sir]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I would highly doubt that Santorini would all of the sudden be made a standard color that is available. Likely will remain as an individual option. BMW has been using individual colors to market their cars a lot lately so I wouldn't take this as a hint towards anything.

This is what my rep (who I trust) has told me as well. Guess we'll see when the order guide for MY22 comes out. It would certainly be odd and a huge slap in the face to make santorini/enzian a standard color after one year. So I'm inclined to believe that they are just promoting individual color options.

[evilalien]

Originally Posted by Yas_sir

This is what my rep (who I trust) has told me as well. Guess we'll see when the order guide for MY22 comes out. It would certainly be odd and a huge slap in the face to make santorini/enzian a standard color after one year. So I'm inclined to believe that they are just promoting individual color options.

Agreed, that's what I expect while hoping that whatever that colour is will be standard.

That said, making ///M logo colours standard colours for the 50th anniversary is something anyone worth their salary in marketing should consider. Even as an upgraded paint, versus roll-the-dice Individual. I'll pay Frozen prices for that uni paint. I don't care. Just let me order it without the uncertainty, dammit.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by evilalien

Agreed, that's what I expect while hoping that whatever that colour is will be standard.

That said, making ///M logo colours standard colours for the 50th anniversary is something anyone worth their salary in marketing should consider. Even as an upgraded paint, versus roll-the-dice Individual. I'll pay Frozen prices for that uni paint. I don't care. Just let me order it without the uncertainty, dammit.

It's possible that it gets offered on an anniversary model but those models come at a premium anyways so the cost of the individual color is pretty much already built in. I still wouldn't consider it being a standard color at that point.

[Yas_sir]

Originally Posted by evilalien

Agreed, that's what I expect while hoping that whatever that colour is will be standard.

That said, making ///M logo colours standard colours for the 50th anniversary is something anyone worth their salary in marketing should consider. Even as an upgraded paint, versus roll-the-dice Individual. I'll pay Frozen prices for that uni paint. I don't care. Just let me order it without the uncertainty, dammit.

They did something similar to send off the F82
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28900804/2020-bmw-m4-m-heritage-special-edition-photos-info/

Definitely a cool idea that they could employ again for the 50th.

[Geektechlive]

Just wanted to close out this post. I have gotten my allocation for a 2022 M3C with AWD and got voodoo blue approved with Fiona red interior.
Status 102

[evilalien]

Originally Posted by Geektechlive

Just wanted to close out this post. I have gotten my allocation for a 2022 M3C with AWD and got voodoo blue approved with Fiona red interior.
Status 102

Congrats! Can't wait to see photos!

BTW, I got Santorini approved for my M3C xDrive, build date pending.

[Geektechlive]

Originally Posted by evilalien

Congrats! Can't wait to see photos!

BTW, I got Santorini approved for my M3C xDrive, build date pending.

That's awesome! Congrats! Santorini Blue is a really rich blue.
What interior?

[evilalien]

Originally Posted by Geektechlive

That's awesome! Congrats! Santorini Blue is a really rich blue.
What interior?

Thanks!

Fjord blue/black interior, ventilated seats rather than the carbon buckets.

I'm anxious about build dates, but my dealership order coordinator isn't. I think my profession makes me hyper-sensitive to risk.

When do you expect delivery? I was seriously considering voodoo at one point in time. I have these in my phone from when I was scoping out blues in the Visualiser.

[Geektechlive]

Originally Posted by evilalien

Thanks!

Fjord blue/black interior, ventilated seats rather than the carbon buckets.

I'm anxious about build dates, but my dealership order coordinator isn't. I think my profession makes me hyper-sensitive to risk.

When do you expect delivery? I was seriously considering voodoo at one point in time. I have these in my phone from when I was scoping out blues in the Visualiser.

I'm in status 102 no build date yet. I was week 27 but was told that will change. I'm fine waiting as long as I get what I want.

[Fins1972]

I am now at port with a Mexico Blue M3 -- will post photos for comparison after she finds her way to me! Love all of the blues!

[Geektechlive]

Originally Posted by Fins1972

I am now at port with a Mexico Blue M3 -- will post photos for comparison after she finds her way to me! Love all of the blues!

We should make a master forum post for any of us who have individual colors to chime in. Curious how many of us there are.

[MKParris]

Portimao is meh, yes do the voodoo

[Geektechlive]

Originally Posted by Geektechlive

We should make a master forum post for any of us who have individual colors to chime in. Curious how many of us there are.

I have made a new post in this forum area as the "Roll call for individual color orders"

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1835705

[xlover]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I would highly doubt that Santorini would all of the sudden be made a standard color that is available. Likely will remain as an individual option. BMW has been using individual colors to market their cars a lot lately so I wouldn't take this as a hint towards anything.

This, bmw has made individual colors a key component of the M3/M4 marketing and features individual colors constantly on their social channels.

We can probably get a better idea of what colors might be available in a future special edition by keeping track of what individual requests color requests are consistently denied

[swifty]

Originally Posted by snareman

Yea, same here to a degree. Santorini is close enough to the Enzian that I paid $4500 for that I'd have got for it. Although I guess the price of the Xdrive offsets the individual paint. And, I suppose it's part of the price of being first. Perhaps by the LCI there will be better color choices. I have those pics set as my backgrounds as via computer screen they look just like the color I ordered.

Lol I know this is off topic but can you provide a link to the map art on the wall of your office?

[snareman]

Originally Posted by swifty

Lol I know this is off topic but can you provide a link to the map art on the wall of your office?

Here's one better... Can't recommend the map enough. It's amazing quality.

https://youtu.be/Yy_sn9pQHFY